2015-11-24 21:27:48 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 12/15
www.bonhams.com/auctions/22705/lot/323/

Auction description:
Lot 323
1957 Jaguar Mark VIII Saloon
Registration no. TAA 210
Chassis no. 762369BW
£23,000 - 26,000
US$ 35,000 - 39,000
Auction 22705:
The December Sale
Collector's Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia
10 Dec 2015 4:00 GMT
Hendon, RAF Museum

A automatic transmission model, 'TAA 210' was purchased by the current vendor in January 2002. Three previous owners are shown, although one of the changes of ownership was within the same family. The accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate states that this Mark VIII was delivered new via Russell's Garage of Chatham, Kent to Lt Col Adrian M W Cryar of Grayshott, Hampshire.

Between 2008 and 2015 the car was totally stripped and rebuilt, including a change of engine to a more powerful unit of the same type. In addition, the chassis was stripped and enamelled, and the suspension overhauled with new bushes. Many of the body panels were renewed, while both fuel tanks were refurbished and are operational. The wheels were bead blasted and powder coated, and new brakes and tyres fitted. An entirely new interior was crafted by two elderly specialists; selected hides were purchased and then conditioned, coloured, cut, stitched and fitted to refurbished seat structures, all this work being done, of course, by hand. The pair also made carpets and headlining to match. New chrome was sourced wherever possible, although some pieces are not available and so the originals were reused. A new wiring harness has been installed and the electrical system changed to negative earth so that modern electrical equipment can be used, and the car has also been fitted with power steering and an electric choke. In total, in excess of £15,000 has been spent on refurbishment since 2008. Associated bills are on file and the car also comes with a V5C registration document and an MoT certificate valid until late to 2016.